Motorola Moto G56 VS Motorola Moto G86

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 both offer waterproofing with an IP68 rating, ensuring they are resistant to dust and can withstand being submerged in water, though their physical characteristics differ slightly.

In terms of weight, the Moto G56 is heavier at 200 g compared to the Moto G86, which weighs 185 g. The Moto G86 is also slimmer, with a thickness of 7.8 mm, while the Moto G56 is slightly thicker at 8.4 mm. Regarding their dimensions, the Moto G56 has a width of 76.3 mm and a height of 165.8 mm, making it larger than the Moto G86, which has a width of 74.7 mm and a height of 161.2 mm. Consequently, the Moto G56 has a larger volume at 106.26 cm³ compared to the Moto G86's 93.92 cm³.

Neither device has a rugged build or the ability to fold, so both are designed as traditional smartphones with a focus on durability through their waterproofing and standard physical form factors.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 both feature high-quality displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals during use. However, their display types differ, with the Moto G56 using an LCD, IPS panel, while the Moto G86 has an OLED/AMOLED display, which typically offers more vibrant colors and deeper blacks.

In terms of screen size, the Moto G56 has a slightly larger 6.72″ display, while the Moto G86 comes with a 6.67″ screen. The Moto G86 also boasts a higher pixel density at 446 ppi compared to the Moto G56's 392 ppi, resulting in a potentially sharper image on the Moto G86. Furthermore, the resolution of the Moto G86 is also superior, with 1220 x 2712 px, while the Moto G56 offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px.

When it comes to brightness, the Moto G56 reaches 1000 nits, while the Moto G86 significantly outshines it with a peak brightness of 4500 nits. Both devices come with Gorilla Glass 7i for damage resistance, but only the Moto G86 supports HDR10 and HDR10+, adding more dynamic range to supported content. Neither device supports Dolby Vision or Always-On Display, and neither has a secondary screen.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 both offer 256GB of internal storage, but they differ in RAM. The Moto G56 has 12GB of RAM, while the Moto G86 has 8GB of RAM. The Moto G56 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, while the Moto G86 features the slightly more recent MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset.

In terms of performance benchmarks, the Moto G86 outperforms the Moto G56. The Moto G86 scores 675,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark, while the Moto G56 scores 475,000. The Geekbench 6 results show a similar trend, with the Moto G86 achieving 2932 in multi-core and 1026 in single-core performance, compared to the Moto G56's 2257 (multi-core) and 936 (single-core).

Other specifications like the number of CPU threads, support for 64-bit, and the use of big.LITTLE technology are identical between the two devices, with both having 8 threads, 64-bit support, and the use of big.LITTLE architecture. Additionally, both have integrated LTE, integrated graphics, and DirectX 12 support. The Moto G56’s RAM speed is 3200 MHz, while the Moto G86’s RAM speed is significantly higher at 6400 MHz. The Moto G56’s semiconductor size is 6 nm, whereas the Moto G86 uses a 4 nm semiconductor, likely contributing to its improved performance.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 both feature a dual-lens main camera with 50 MP and 8 MP sensors, and a 32 MP front camera. The wide apertures on both main cameras are the same, with 2.2f for the 50 MP lens and 1.8f for the 8 MP lens. Both devices also support similar camera features, including phase-detection autofocus for photos, continuous autofocus when recording videos, slow-motion recording, HDR mode, and the ability to create in-camera panoramas.

In terms of image stabilization, the Moto G56 lacks built-in optical image stabilization, while the Moto G86 includes it, which could improve video quality and reduce shake. Both devices have a single flash LED and lack dual-tone LED flashes or front-facing LED flashes. Neither device supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and both are missing 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

While the specs for features like touch autofocus, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, and manual focus are identical across both phones, the Moto G86 stands out with its built-in optical image stabilization for the main camera, while the Moto G56 does not include this feature.

Both the Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 run on Android 15 and share many similar operating system features. These include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. They also both offer dark mode, Wi-Fi password sharing (though neither supports it), customizable notifications, PiP, and a multi-user system.

There are some unique features in the operating systems of both devices. For instance, both support on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and media picker, as well as features like Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen. Neither device receives direct OS updates, and both lack the Quick Start feature. Additionally, both phones have an extra dim mode, battery health check, and the ability to offload apps.

The Moto G56 and Moto G86 also match in offering a free and open-source OS, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the current position of a mobile device. However, neither device supports focus modes or cross-site tracking blocking. Both also have a child lock and support widgets, creating a similar user experience across both devices.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 have identical battery specifications. Both devices are equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, and neither supports wireless charging. Both also support fast charging at 30W, allowing for quicker power-ups. Additionally, neither device has a removable battery, and both feature a rechargeable battery.

Both the Moto G56 and Moto G86 include a battery level indicator, allowing users to track the remaining charge. With identical battery features, the two devices offer a similar experience when it comes to battery performance and charging capabilities.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 have some differences in their audio features. The Moto G56 is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing for wired headphone usage, while the Moto G86 does not include this feature. However, both devices feature stereo speakers, ensuring an enhanced audio experience when listening to media through the built-in speakers.

Neither device supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, so both are limited in terms of high-quality wireless audio codecs.

The Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 both support 5G connectivity and come with Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Bluetooth 5.3. However, the Moto G86 adds Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for improved wireless network performance. Both devices support dual SIMs (1 SIM and 1 eSIM) and feature USB Type-C with USB version 2, as well as NFC for wireless communication.

In terms of internet speeds, the Moto G86 offers higher download and upload speeds, with 3270 MBit/s for both, compared to the Moto G56’s 2770 MBit/s download and 1250 MBit/s upload speeds. Both phones include essential sensors like a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, and a compass, while the Moto G56 supports Galileo and has an accelerometer, but the Moto G86 includes the same sensors and supports Galileo as well.

Both devices lack support for features like emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, stylus, motion tracking, optical tracking, and built-in projectors. Neither device supports ANT+, heart rate monitoring, or DLNA certification.

Both the Motorola Moto G56 and Motorola Moto G86 feature a video light, ensuring better lighting for videos in low-light environments. Neither device includes sapphire glass for added display protection, nor do they have a curved display or an e-paper display. The specifications for this group are identical between the two devices, meaning both offer the same set of features in terms of display and video lighting capabilities.

In summary, while both phones share these common attributes, neither offers advanced display features like sapphire glass, curved edges, or an e-paper display.